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Episode 7: Microalgae: Modernuses of an ancient ingredient

July 28, 2021Uncategorizedalexander mathys, algae, alternative proteins, emerging science, food, Food Science, IFT, institute of food technologists, microalga, natural colors, nutritioniftscidish

Humans have been eating microalgae for thousands of years. With consumers looking for innovativeand sustainableproducts, microalgae ispopping up asauniqueingredient in modern timesas well.In this episode, we will hear the ways microalgae production is becoming more efficientand what the environmental impact of commercializing microalgae productionis. We will also learn what ingredients can be replaced by using microalgae. Listen in to hear how this microscopic organism is shaking up the food system.

Speaker: Alexander Mathys, ETH Zurich

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Episode 2: The Changing World of Nutrition

April 6, 2021Uncategorizedcovid-19, diversity, equity, food, Food Science, food security, IFT, inclusion, nutrition, pandemiciftscidish

The importance of pivoting and how the covid-19 pandemic is helping create a more equitable food system

The Covid-19 global pandemic has changed everything, and the food system is no different. In this episode, we listen to how various companies adapted to the rapidly changing health crisis, including creating entirely new products, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of the future of nutrition.

Speakers:

1: Julie Meyer, RDN, Founder of Eatwellglobal, a nutrition consulting company https://eatwellglobal.com/
2: Tim Goulette, Ph.D., BERS Analytical Lab Manager, Anheuser-Busch

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